Title 17 — ZONING REGULATIONS CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

Chapter 17.126 — APPEALS

San Luis Obispo Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Luis Obispo

17.126.010 – Standing to Appeal

Any person may appeal a decision of any official body, except that administrative decisions requiring no discretionary judgment, as provided in Chapter 1.20 of the Municipal Code, may not be appealed.

17.126.020 – Time to File Appeal

Appeals must be filed within 10 calendar days of the rendering of a decision which is being appealed. If the tenth day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the appeal period shall extend to the next business day.

17.126.030 – Content of Appeal Filing

The appeal shall concern a specific action and shall state the grounds for appeal. Applicable fees for the appeal shall be paid as established by Council resolution.

17.126.040 – Course of Appeals

  • A. Decisions of the Director shall be appealed to the Planning Commission. Such appeals shall be filed with the director.

  • B. Decisions of the Planning Commission shall be appealed to the Council. Such appeals shall be filed with the City Clerk.

  • C. The Director or City Clerk, as applicable, shall have the authority to combine multiple appeal filings for a single public hearing.

17.126.050 – Hearings and Notice

  • A. Action on appeals shall be “de novo” review and shall be considered at the same type of hearing and after the same notice that is required for the original decision.

  • B. Once an appeal has been filed, it shall be scheduled for the earliest available meeting, considering public notice requirements and scheduled hearings, unless the appellant agrees to a later date.

7- 8

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17